Sexualization of girls is linked to common mental health problems in girls and women—eating disorders, low self-esteem, and depression; an APA task force reports (2/19/07)
Adolescent but not adult hamsters are more aggressive on low dose of fluoxetine, hinting at reasons for troubling teenage responses to common anti-depressant drug (10/15/06)
Research shows why some obesity programs for youths are better than others; but most programs' benefits are still too short-lived (9/24/06)
Zero tolerance policies are not as effective as thought in reducing violence and promoting learning in school, says APA task force (08/09/06)
Targeted interventions aimed at reducing depressive symptoms in at-risk youth achieved better results than nontargted universal interventions, according to a meta-analysis of research (06/18/06)
Animal models show that anabolic steroids flip the adolescent brain's switch for aggressive behavior (02/26/06)
Playing violent video games can heighten aggression (8/19/05)
First-year college students who feel lonely have a weaker immune response to the flu shot (05/01/05)
Certain weight control behaviors may precipitate obesity among adolescent girls, says new study (04/10/05)
Based on the research, comprehensive sex education is more effective at stopping the spread of HIV infection, says APA committee (02/23/05)
For stopping smoking, nicotine therapy works as well for teens as adults but not as well for women as for men (08/15/04)
Major Depression in Adolescence Can Reoccur in Adulthood and Diminish Quality of Life (08/24/03)
Severity of ADHD in children increases risk of drug use in adolescence, says longitudinal study (08/17/03)
High Percentage of Youth in the U.S. Report Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress and Other Disorders (08/03/03)
Dangerous discipline(December 2007)
Pleasant places, satisfied students (July/August 2007)
That teenage feeling (April 2007)
Keeping parents connected (November 2006)
Cyberbullies increasingly target peers online (October 2006)
Psychologist calls for more research on adolescents’ brains (October 2006)
Dangerous dolls?(September 2006)
Emerging adults: The in-between age (June 2006)
books & videos Building Supportive Communities for At-Risk Adolescents: It Takes More Than Services
Adolescents and ADD: Gaining the Advantage
Adolescence Its Psychology and Its Relations to Physiology, Anthropology, Sociology, Sex, Crime, Religion and Education: Volume I
Adolescence Its Psychology and Its Relations to Physiology, Anthropology, Sociology, Sex, Crime, Religion and Education: Volume II
Adolescents, Sex and the Law: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Citizenship
Depression is the Pits, but I'm Getting Better: A Guide for Adolescents
Preventing Youth Substance Abuse: Science-Based Programs for Children and Adolescents
School Refusal Behavior in Youth
Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD
Treating Chronic Juvenile Offenders: Advances Made Through the Oregon Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care Model
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The Language of Online Leadership: Gender and Youth Engagement on The Internet (May 2006)
Connecting Developmental Constructions to the Internet: Identity Presentation and Sexual Exploitation in Online Teen Chat Rooms (May 2006)
The Virtual Cutting Edge: The Internet and Adolescent Self-Injury (May 2006)
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APA's Office of Children, Youth and Families
Painful shyness in children and adults
Raising children to resist violence: What you can do
School bullying is nothing new, but psychologists identify new ways to prevent it
Is youth violence just another fact of life?
Violence in the media: Psychologists help protect children from harmful effects
Have your children had their anti-smoking shots?
Family-like environment better for troubled children and teens
Tips for teens: Building resilience after the hurricanes
The teen years
Talking to your kids about the recent school shootings
Communication tips for parents
Making stepfamilies work
Single parenting and today's family
Love doesn't have to hurt teens
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